Soil and Environmental Scientists.

Hal Owen & Associates, Inc.

Employee List

Hal Owen, president

Senior Licensed Soil Scientist

· North Carolina Soil Scientist License Number 1102

· B.S. in Soil Conservation, 1982; concentration in Soil Science; North Carolina State University

Hal has amassed more than 25 years of experience as a soil scientist working on various soil survey projects in NC and VA.  He has worked as a soil scientist for a local health department and for various environmental consulting firms conducting wetland investigations and managing a program for land application of residuals.  In 1991 he decided to start his own business, and has built a reputable company with a qualified staff of professionals.  Hal is passionate about the advancement of soil science and his community and has been a member of  the Harnett County Planning Board, the Consulting Soil Scientists of the Carolinas (president 2007), the National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists (executive board member 2008), and the Soil Science Society of North Carolina (executive committee 2008).  He is also a proponent in the formulation of a Standard of Practice for Soil Scientists and for Soil Scientist Licensing in other states.

 

 

John Roberts

Licensed Soil Scientist

· North Carolina Soil Scientist License Number 1292

· M.S. in Soil Science, 2005; North Carolina State University

· B.S. in Natural Resources, 2001; concentration in Soil Science; North Carolina State University

 

Krissina Newcomb

Project Environmental Scientist

· B.S. in Natural Resources, 1998; concentration in Coastal Processes; North Carolina State University

· Authorized EcoFlow pretreatment, PuraFlow pretreatment, and Perc-Rite drip system designer

· Certified by NC DWQ for Intermittent and Perennial Stream Identification for Regulatory Purposes

Joining HO&A in 1998, Krissina has helped establish wetland investigations and permitting as a major part of our business.  She finds the beauty of nature compensates for the headaches of paperwork, but admits that a satisfied client who gets the permits he needs makes a day in the office worthwhile.

Chris Leach

Environmental Scientist

· B.S. in Environmental Studies, 2006; concentration in Conservation Biology; University of Maine Machias

· Certified by NC DWQ for Intermittent and Perennial Stream Identification for Regulatory Purposes

Chris has returned to NC after spending several years in Maine and found a niche at HO&A.  Chris is working to integrate GIS and GPS technology into our field data collection.  In addition, having supervised several wetland restoration projects, he hopes to hone his skills by learning more about stream restoration.  Chris says being outdoors is great, but it comes down to doing something you enjoy for “work”.

Tucker Williamson 

Environmental Scientist

· B.S. in Agricultural & Environmental Technology;  North Carolina State University

A recent addition to HO&A, Tucker has been trained in soils, wetlands, and septic design.  However, soils have really drawn him in and he is taking steps to become a Licensed Soil Scientist.  Tucker sees the ability to balance time between field work and office work as a pleasant aspect of his job.

Kathey Jernigan

Office Administrator

· Associate in Accounting, 2002; Johnston Community College

Kathey brought her many years of accounting experience gained at Swift Denim to HO&A in 2005.  She likes the small company atmosphere here, and the myriad managerial roles she performs.

Roman Trejo

Environmental Technician

Roman has been a valued employee for over four years.  Inquisitive and reliable, he quickly learned the specialized job skills taught to him and advanced from Field Assistant to Environmental Technician.  Everyone delights in working with Roman and his upbeat sense of humor.

Hal Owen & Associates, Inc.

266 Old Coats Road

Post Office Box 400

Lillington, NC 27546

 

Phone: 910-893-8743

Fax: 910-893-3594

E-mail: service@halowensoil.com

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